The NSW government is reviewing the vocational education and training sector (see review page). It is now in the consultation phase and “is focused on identifying the strengths, gaps and opportunities for improvement in skills development and training, to support our students and workforce ”...
If you missed last year’s well attended and inspiring NSWALNC conference here is another opportunity. On Friday 8 December NSWALNC will hold their 2023 Conference at the Aerial Function Centre, University of Technology Sydney. Keynote speakers include Dr Uta Papen (Lancaster University) and Dr Katrina...
In December 2022, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) released a discussion paper titled the Future delivery of foundation skills training in remote Australia, how foundation skills delivery in remote Australia could be strengthened. DEWR collected feedback to this discussion paper via an online...
Literacy and numeracy (LN) was in the news again in April, sparked by the Commonwealth government’s announcement regarding a new National Study on Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills. The flurry of media activity included an ABC TV interview and other radio interviews with Vanessa...
Our sector has welcomed an extension of eligibility into the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program announced in the Budget. The Federal government wants to provide more pathways to literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LND) training with a “no wrong door” policy. Under the re-designed...
The Hotline recently visited Darwin for meetings to advocate for increased adult literacy provision. Vanessa Iles and Jill Finch met with representatives from Charles Darwin University, a dual sector (University and TAFE) provider. We were joined by Lorraine Sushames, a very experienced literacy specialist who...
In our busy schedules, it’s hard to find the time to attend a webinar or conference. But taking that time out can be re-charging, inspiring and energising. It can make us think about our assumptions and inspire changes to our practice. This year’s Australian Council of...
Liam Frost-Camilleri President of VALBEC, and presenter Elizabeth Gunn catching up with Vanessa Iles and Lindy Cassidy from the Hotline We visited Melbourne in May for the inspiring VALBEC conference. The well-attended conference featured a warm welcome from VALBEC President, Liam Frost-Camilleri and a rich and engaging...
Check out the latest issue of ProLiteracy’s research journal, Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy. This issue has a number of articles from Australia including: A Report From the Field highlighting the role of the Hotline and challenges it faces Ralf...
Supporting apprenticeship completions is a key issue for the Commonwealth Government which is working on a new apprenticeship support system. In its latest discussion paper DEWR has proposed a model of support services including foundation skills support. There are some great programs across...